Blog — ConantPTO.org

Read Across America Week

Next week, our school will be celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday with a week-long celebration that we refer to as Literacy Week.

Walter RodriguezFebruary 26, 2020

School Supply Drive for Guatemalan Schools

We are collecting school supplies to send to Guatemalan schools in need from Monday February 24th through Friday February 28th.

Walter RodriguezFebruary 14, 2020

February is Dental Health Month

The number one disease of childhood is tooth decay, cavities. It is 5 times more common than asthma.

Walter RodriguezFebruary 7, 2020

January Notes from the Reading Teacher

Happy New Year Conant Families! Many of your students returned to school after the winter break to spend some time reflecting and setting academic goals.

Walter RodriguezJanuary 21, 2020

What is a concussion?

The brain is made up of soft tissue and is cushioned by blood and spinal fluid. When someone takes a blow to the head or hits something very hard, the brain suddenly shifts inside the skull.

Walter RodriguezJanuary 16, 2020

Submissions for the 2020 Eversource Challenge!

Students at Conant are invited to submit a project for the 2020 Eversource Challenge.

Walter RodriguezJanuary 9, 2020

Some Tips for a Healthy Winter

Be sure to have your child and yourselves vaccinated against the FLU. It is not too late to do it now.

Walter RodriguezJanuary 6, 2020

December Notes from the Reading Teacher

As the New Year approaches, we often ask the students to reflect upon their learning and progress and to set academic goals for themselves.

Walter RodriguezDecember 20, 2019

Enroll in Winter Enrichment Classes

Please consider enrolling your student(s) in our Winter Enrichment classes!

Walter RodriguezDecember 20, 2019

Thank you from the GREEN Team!

The Conant Green Team would like to thank all of the students, parents, and staff from Conant School who donated!

Walter RodriguezDecember 19, 2019

Winter Newsletter

It’s hard to believe, but we’re wrapping up the 2019 portion of the 2019-2020 school year. I know it’s only 40% of the academic year, but with the cold we endured in November and the December snows, it sure feels longer. We’re in the final stretch of the year and look forward to a nice winter break.

Walter RodriguezDecember 14, 2019

Outdoor Recess in Winter

During the winter months in cold climates, schools are faced with making the decision of when recess should be held inside.

Walter RodriguezDecember 5, 2019

Human Growth and Development

Every child is unique. Each child has his or her own growth and developmental path. Between the ages of 8-15 children start to show signs of puberty. Even if your child is not showing signs of puberty, other children in their grade may be. Girls usually start to go into puberty earlier than boys.

Walter RodriguezNovember 15, 2019

November Notes from the Reading Teacher

This month’s Super Reader strength may be best described in the words of Einstein: “The important thing is to not stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”

Walter RodriguezNovember 7, 2019

Upcoming Town Meetings

The School Committee would like everyone to be well informed in advance of the upcoming December town meetings…

Walter RodriguezNovember 6, 2019

4th Grade Students - State Law Physical Examination

State law requires a physical examination for all students entering fourth grade. It is preferred that the child’s primary health care provider, who knows the child best, administer the physical exam.

Walter RodriguezOctober 31, 2019

Annual Appeal - 2019/2020

Dear Conant Community, the Luther Conant Parent Teacher Organization kindly asks you to consider making a donation to the PTO during the 2019-2020 school year.

Walter RodriguezOctober 24, 2019